I'll Start. Here's a Question for Ya'll
 

Hey everyone!

Well, I am seeing this guy who is more than ten years older than myself. I really like him a lot and things are going pretty well.

Is anyone else out there dating someone who is significantly older? Is it ever an issue?

That is all!!! Thanks :)

Well my hubby is only 2 yrs older than me but i really don't think age matters all that much after you turn 18 it's all about the love and connction you feel

No, my hubby and I are the same age. But, I think the older you are the less difference 10 years actually makes. If you're 20 and he's 30, that's a much bigger difference than 30-40.

That being said, my brother is married to a woman 10 years younger than him, and my sister is married to a man who is 8 years her junior.


Good luck, and I'm sure others can give their first hand experience.

Its only an issue if you let be an issue! Me and my hubby are 8 years apart!!!!!
Or it would be an issue if you were under the age of 18.....
If you are good together....let it be....Dont let age become a factor!!!

Age is just a number. I've met 20 year olds that act 60 and 50 year olds that act like they are 5! I say if everything else feels right about him, go for it!

My Hubby and are are close in age, but before I met him (20 years ago - 15th wedding anniversary this month) I dated a fella that was 12 years older. It didn't work out, but it wasn't because of age... the dude had some serious issues and I wasn't up for the challenge!

Disclaimer: You do have to be at least 18 to be posting here, right? Cuz' if you're only 12 then it just ain't right to date some one 22!:D

I was married to a man who was 9 years older then me and it ended up in a divorce, not saying it don't work, it just didnt for me. I was way to young when we married and at the time I don't think I even knew what love was.

If your young, then my advice to you is, make sure you know who you are, love yourself before you love anyone else. Have fun and enjoy life! Don't settle for 2nd best! Your worth more then that!

I agree with others, age doesn't matter unless you LET it matter. Go with your heart. My husband and I are just 6 months apart so I can't relate to a big age difference but as long as you love each other (and respect each other), it shouldn't matter.

My husband is 8 years older than me too!:)

I used to date older men.... but I found it sometimes difficult that he would use his exp. over me or that it was a been there done that.. so I married someone 1 yr older than me and its fun to exp things together...

It only becomes a issue when ya are in your later years ..not so much a ten yr differance but say 20 ...then while your fifty he'll be 70 and alot of issues of Quality of life will arise .I did this so I am talking from some experiance .Best to remember always ..the common thread that keeps you and will you grow together or apart .And in honesty ..thats the key anyways .

Thanks everyone!!! I liked reading everyone's responses. :)

When I was 23 I dated a cop who was 32... ya.. big mistake. What a punk he turned out to be - the fact that he was a cop should have had me running the other way! They say it takes a certain kind of person to become a cop and they are absolutely right (conceited, self-centered, oblivious to other people's feelings and how their actions affect other people...). Anyways, one thing I loved about dating him was that I felt kindof protected or something, or taken care of... you know? He was this great big, older guy and here I was 5'4, lookin like I'm 18, all innocent and what not... I don't know, that was the best part about it... plus he looked hot in his uniform.:rolleyes: He was always complimenting me.. it was nice.

As long as your guy is treating you well and you care for him, then age shouldn't be an issue. The guy I dated was a total creep - but I don't regret it, cause it makes for a fun story, lol :p

age is only a number, my hubby is 10 years older than me, everyone said " it wont last" here we are soon to be 33 years later and still together and happy.. he is my best friend :) don't let a number stand in the way of that, follow your heart :)

Age is only a number!! If you feel in your heart, that you are doing the right thing, then go for it! ;)

My parents were 12 years apart. I think that you can find happiness, Kristy. Emotionally/mentally, you two are probably the same age!;)